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alum in Russian

alum in Russian is квасцы́, квасцы — alum means a crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.

alum in Russian

квасцы́
noun
Pronounced: kvastsy
квасцы
noun
Pronounced: kvastsy

What does "alum" mean?

  1. noun A crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
    "A stick of alum can be used to soothe small shaving cuts."
  2. noun Informal term for a graduate or former student of a school or college.
    "Several famous alums returned to speak at the reunion."
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alum in a sentence

  • A stick of alum can be used to soothe small shaving cuts.
  • Several famous alums returned to speak at the reunion.

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What is "alum" in Russian?

"alum" in Russian is квасцы́, квасцы. alum means: A crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.

How do you pronounce квасцы́?

"alum" in Russian is квасцы́, pronounced "kvastsy".

How do you use "alum" in a sentence?

Example: "A stick of alum can be used to soothe small shaving cuts." In Russian, "alum" is квасцы́, квасцы.

Are there other ways to say "alum" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "alum": квасцы́, квасцы.

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